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* Real Estate
* Business
* Elder Law
* Health Insurance
* Careers - Career Assessment, Resumes, Interviews, LinkedIn,
Job Search Techniques
* Selling on eBay
* Social Media - FaceBook, Twitter, LinkedIn
* Journalism
101
* Voice-Overs
* Home Staging
Scroll down. The classes are NOT listed in chronological order.
Also check out the computer
/ technology section for the Microsoft Office (Word, Publisher,
PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Windows), iPhone, iPad, Websites, Photoshop
Elements, Cyber Security, and Google Docs
classes.
Elder Law Seminars
Elder Law: Protect Your Assets as You Age
Anyone can require long-term care as we age, and it can be financially ruinous.
Learn how to protect your home and life’s savings from Medicaid (Title 19) in
case you need long-term care. Elder Law attorneys Thomas E. Murphy and Michele
F. Murphy of Danbury will address these urgent questions: If I don’t plan,
what will Medicaid take? How can I protect my assets and still keep control over
them? How can a trust protect my assets? How can I get income from Veterans Affairs?
How can I avoid probate? Preserve your life’s savings and lifestyle, and
protect your assets as you age. Attorneys Murphy explain using trusts and other
techniques to protect your assets and income and qualify for Medicaid benefits
(for home care, assisted living, or nursing home), VA Aid and Attendance pension
(up to $2,431/month) and Probate Avoidance through Revocable
Living Trusts. Attorney Thomas E. Murphy received his Bachelor of Science in
Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, followed
by a career in corporate management. He then graduated cum laude from Pace University
School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree and a Certificate in Health Law and
Policy. Attorney Michele F. Murphy, RN, MSN earned her Bachelor of Science in
Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania, her Master of Science in Nursing
from Yale University, and her Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law.
Both Attorneys Murphy are also accredited attorneys with Veterans Affairs.
Attorney Thomas E. Murphy received his Bachelor of Science in
Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, followed
by a career in corporate management. He then graduated cum laude from Pace University
School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree and a Certificate in Health Law and
Policy. Attorney Michele F. Murphy, RN, MSN earned her Bachelor
of Science in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania, her Master of Science
in Nursing from Yale University, and her Juris Doctor from Pace University School
of Law. Both Attorneys Murphy are also accredited attorneys with Veterans Affairs.
1 Session (90 Minutes) $ 29 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 25) - Ask about care
giver / family member discount when you register.
Wed., 10/12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Zoom
Protect Yourself with Trusts! Asset Protection Trusts and Revocable
Living Trusts
Protect your assets, avoid probate and taxes, and preserve your
quality of life. Asset Protection Trusts protect your resources from long
term care. Revocable Living Trusts avoid probate and conservatorship. Retirement
Plan Trusts protect your children if they get divorced or sued. Trusts give
you protection and control. You say what goes in, what comes out, and who does
what. Plan and protect! Topics to be covered include, but are not
limited to: comparison of Revocable Living Trusts and Irrevocable Trusts, pros
and cons of probate, Medicaid and VA Aid & Attendance payment of long term
care, the mechanics of how trusts work, and new laws regarding Powers of Attorney.
Attorney Thomas E. Murphy received his Bachelor of Science in
Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, followed
by a career in corporate management. He then graduated cum laude from Pace University
School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree and a Certificate in Health Law and
Policy. Attorney Michele F. Murphy, RN, MSN earned her Bachelor
of Science in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania, her Master of Science
in Nursing from Yale University, and her Juris Doctor from Pace University School
of Law. Both Attorneys Murphy are also accredited attorneys with Veterans Affairs.
Let them show you the safe way to protect your life’s savings!
1 Session (90 Minutes) $ 29 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 25) - Ask about care
giver / family member discount when you register.
Wed., 11/16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Zoom
Health
Insurance
Maximize
Your Health Insurance
Learn the basics of health insurance literacy (HIL) to help navigate the
health insurance landscape and get the most out of your health insurance
plan. Whether you get your health insurance through an employer or the
health insurance exchange, you can learn to be an active consumer of your
health
insurance and maximize your coverage. The course will review how the health
insurance industry works, identify best practices you can put into action
right away and cover top five HIL skill sets:
•
Health insurance terms & concepts
• How to understand what your plan covers
• How to choose a health plan
• Navigate tools and resources
• Managing your claims questions
Instructor William Pokluda is a certified benefits professional
(CEBS) with over 30 years of experience managing corporate benefits and
working in the insurance industry. William has proven /demonstrated experience
working with employees and their families helping them learn about and
get the most from their health insurance. A recommended, but optional book, Maximize
Your Health Insurance, Keep more money in your pocket may be purchased
for $6 at class.
1 Session (90
Minutes) $ 29 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 25) + $ 6 optional book
Wed., 10/26 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School
Real
Estate
Real Estate Principles & Practices
This course meets the minimum requirements as set forth by the Connecticut
Real Estate Commission and Department of Consumer Protection for application
to take the sales associate exam. Students must attend 60 hours of class (20
sessions) per the State of Connecticut regulations. We are offering 66 hours,
including a review.
Instructors:
* Terry Hastings has taught Real Estate
Principles
and Practices in Ridgefield for over ten years. He is now with Total Mortgage
Services, LLC. In 2014 he received the Five Star Mortgage Professional Award
from Connecticut Magazine. He was previously with Hamilton Ladd Home Loans
and has over 20 years prior experience in Real Estate sales and management
with Weichert, Realtors and Prudential, Fitzgerald & Hastings.
* Lonnie Shapiro,
GRI, CRS, Ridgefield REALTOR® for over 30 years, now with Coldwell Banker
Residential Brokerage in Ridgefield, is co-author of the Connecticut issue
of How to Make Your REALTOR® Get You the Best Deal.
* John Queenan is the Ridgefield Brokerage Manager at William Pitt Sotheby's
International Realty. He has earned the 5 Star Realtor award for the past 10
years. He has taught this course many times in the past and has extensive experience
in real estate and consultative selling. Additionally, he is a SRES
(Seniors
Real
Estate
Specialist).
*
Laurie Costa-Mendez
is a Ridgefield REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in
Ridgefield; she was previously in sales and marketing with Marriott Corporation.
*
Barry London is the Branch Manager and a Ridgefield REALTOR® with Howand
Hanna Rand Realty's Ridgefield Office.
22 Sessions $ 485 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 421) price includes both texts
Starts Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Weather/make
ups added to the schedule if needed (and noted below).
Mondays: 10/3, 17, 24; 11/7, 14, 21, 28 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Please
keep 12/5 open for a weather makeup, if needed.
Wednesdays: 9/28; 10/12, 19, 26; 11/2, 9, 16, 30 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Please
keep 12/7 open for a weather makeup, if needed.
Thursdays: 9/29; 10/13, 20, 27; 11/3, 11/17 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Please
keep 12/1, 8 open for a weather makeup, if needed.
Review Session: will use one of the makeup dates - 12/1, 5, 7, 8.
Please phone (203) 431-2812 or email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com for
information or to register.
Want to Teach Real Estate?
Real Estate brokers, sales people, property inspectors, and appraisers - join
our veteran instructors in teaching real estate to prospective sales people
- Please call (203) 431-2812 or email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com
for information.
Real Estate Brokers License
In order to qualify
for a Connecticut Broker license, the Connecticut Real Estate Commission
requirements are as listed at https://www.ct.gov/dcp/site/default.asp Then
click on Licenses for details. Both applicant for the Sales
Associate Exam and the Broker Exam must complete the 60 hour class
listed above.
The next session
starts in September 2022. Please phone (203) 431-2812 or email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com for
information or to register.
Career Assements / Job Search ~ One on
One Sessions
Career
Assessments One on One Workshop
Do you want
to start something new? The Career Assessments One on One Workshop,
available on Zoom, helps you clarify and prioritize what most interests
you, and
might suit your type, interests, talents, strengths and skills. In
the session, assessments will be provided based upon: Myers-Briggs Type,
Holland Type, Values, Skills Card Sorts, Fields of Interests, and questions
from NYU Career Coaching classes. Instructor Linda Keefer has completed
the course work for NYU’s Career Assessment and Development Certificate.
She currently works privately with individuals on career assessments.
She also attended the four day LifeLaunch program at The Hudson Institute
in Santa Barbara, California. There may be other career assessment
fees if participants want to take optional additional assessments.
1 Session
$ 100
Available on many Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m. Other days/times can be scheduled.
Please call (203) 431-2812 or email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com to
schedule.
Resume Assistance
This one on one session focuses on how to analyze your background and job history
to determine the resume format that best highlights your accomplishments and
skills. We also discuss what should be in your cover letter - who should it go
to - how should you follow up. Instructor Glenna McNally has over 30 years experience
in Executive Recruiting and Human Resources Consulting and is owner of GM Career.
1 Session $ 50
Register for one specific date listed below. Other days/times can be scheduled.
Please call (203) 431-2812 or email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com to
schedule.
Fri., 9/23 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 9/30 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 10/14 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 10/21 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 10/28 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 11/4 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 11/18 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 12/9 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 12/16 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 1/13 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 1/20 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 2/3 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 2/10 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Job Search and Interview Techniques ~ 1 on 1
Covers topics such as: Identifying your target job market -- companies where
your background fits -- how to contact and follow up -- thinking outside of
that box -- cover letters -- interviewing skills -- (including one on one practice)
-- who is in your network -- how can you broaden that network -- how NOT to
rely solely on the internet. Instructor Glenna McNally has over 30 years experience
in Executive Recruiting and Human Resources Consulting and is owner of GM Career.
1 Session
$ 50
Register for one specific date listed below. Other days/times can be scheduled.
Please call (203) 431-2812 or email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com to
schedule.
Fri., 9/23 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 9/30 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 10/14 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 10/21 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 10/28 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 11/4 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 11/18 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 12/9 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 12/16 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 1/13 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 1/20 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 2/3 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Fri., 2/10 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Social Networks, LinkedIn One on One Session
Introduction to LinkedIn - 1 on 1 Course (1 hour)
Lance Whitney takes you through the steps to create a LinkedIn profile that will
promote your professional achievements. Whether you already have a profile that
you started but never completed or you need to create one from scratch, you will
learn how to add the right details to look your best. Beyond setting up your
profile, you will learn how to build your network, connect with other professionals,
post updates, ask for recommendations, and join specialized groups. Lance Whitney
is a technology journalist and the author of the book Teach Yourself Visually
LinkedIn. He has also written a book on Windows 8. He currently writes for
TechRepublic, ZDNet, PCMag, and other technology sites. Previously, he was a
system administrator with Ciba Specialty Chemicals. He's taught a variety of
continuing education courses at Ridgefield Continuing Education for several years.
1 Session $ 50
Available many Fridays from 1 to 2 p.m. on Zoom. Other
days/times
can
be
scheduled.
Please call (203) 431-2812 or email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com to
schedule.
Using Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter Group Class . . .
Prerequisite: Basic computer and Internet skills. Sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn
and Twitter let you connect to and network with other people, both personally
and professionally. Learn what these sites offer, how to set up your accounts
and profiles, how to promote yourself, and how to join groups and contribute
to virtual communities. Lance Whitney is a technology journalist and the author
of the book Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn. He has also written a
book on Windows 8. He currently writes for TechRepublic, ZDNet, PCMag, and other
technology sites. Previously, he was a system administrator with Ciba Specialty
Chemicals. He's taught a variety of continuing education courses at Ridgefield
Continuing Education for several years.
For Using
Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter . . dates - click Internet,
Social Media, Google.
eBay ~ Day and Evening
Buying and Selling On eBay
Prerequisite: Basic computer and Internet skills. Class 1 will cover all the
basic information about eBay: setting up an account, understanding all the terms
used, reviewing eBay fees, and purchasing items. Class 2 will focus on selling:
evaluating your own items, determining the starting price, and shipping. Instructor
Eileen Burton will bring in her own item to demonstrate the actual process of
selling by putting it up for sale on eBay. She has taught numerous classes about
eBay using experience gained from selling items there from her collectibles business.
She also shares her years of extensive experience by teaching courses in iPhone,
iPad, genealogy and related subjects.
For Buying
and Selling on eBay dates
- click eBay.
How to Sell Items on eBay
You have used or collectible items that you'd like to try selling through eBay
but aren't sure how to get started. This class can help. You'll learn how to
set up accounts with eBay and PayPal and how to price and prepare the right items
for sale. You'll also discover how to list your items to increase your chances
of a sale, how to work with buyers, how to ship your items, and how to deal with
any problems that arise. Technology journalist and eBay seller Lance Whitney
will show you the tricks and techniques for successful selling on eBay. Lance
Whitney is a technology journalist and the author of the book Teach Yourself
Visually LinkedIn. He has also written a book on Windows 8. He currently
writes for TechRepublic, ZDNet, PCMag, and other technology sites. Previously,
he was a system administrator with Ciba Specialty Chemicals. He's taught a variety
of continuing education courses at Ridgefield Continuing Education for several
years.
For How to Sell Items on eBay dates - click eBay.
Journalism
Journalism 101
Do you have what it takes to be a journalist? Learn everything there
is to know about writing for newspapers, such as writing breaking news, features,
profiles, business stories, and how to cover live events and meetings. Learn
how to write on deadline. Both in-class and out-of-class assignments will
be given. We will share our writing with our peers and give feedback. We
will
find news topics, go outside and interview people, and write up stories --
during the class. Get practical suggestions on how to find freelance writing
jobs and how to write press releases to promote your business. Instructor
Sandra Diamond Fox is the editor of the Ridgefield Press and the New Milford
Spectrum
and is a contributor to the News Times. She has written for newspapers for
almost 20 years, on a wide variety of topics throughout Fairfield County
and beyond.
For Journalism
101 dates
- click Writing.
Voice-Overs
Voice-Overs
. . . NOW is YOUR Time!
In what could be the most enlightening ONLINE class you have ever taken, our
instructor and professional voice coach will show you how you can actually begin
using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people
go about it the wrong way. In this introductory class, you will learn about a
unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially
lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own
turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead! Whether you choose to pursue
voice-overs part-time or full-time, this could be the game changer you have been
looking for. In addition to online instruction, you will be given the opportunity
to book a 1-on-1 script read and voice evaluation via telephone with your instructor
for the following day. This class will be presented via Zoom, you will receive
a link the 24 hours prior to the class.
Instructor Hannah Trusty has been behind the mic since early high school, performing
in an array of different roles in animation, commercial, and narration. Some
of her most recent clients have included Toyota, Slice App, Decathlon, Campus
Outreach, Take Back the Night Foundation, Education First, and many more! When
she's not working on new voice-over projects, she's out adventuring with her
dog Mabel, binging a new show, or training for
her next triathlon.
For Voice-Overs
. . . NOW is YOUR Time! dates - click Writing.
Home Staging, Decor, Feng Shui
Please see the Interiors,
Decor, Staging, Organizing, Downsizing, Remodeling, Building, and
Antiques section.
QuickBooks and Other Accounting Software
Accounting Software ~ Online
QuickBooks for Windows and other software
Accounting software classes available online include: numerous versions
of QuickBooks, classes in QuickBooks Payroll and QuickBooks for Contractors.
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